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photographed by cristóbal palma, the building is clad with dark timber boards that enclose a series of private spaces and direct views towards the crashing waves.
the main feature of the design is the huge kitchen, dining and living space that opens out to the pool and the horizon beyond.
the house consists of three separate brick volumes set above a continuous living space on the ground floor.
the renovation preserves the original masonry façade but carves out a new world inside, one which prioritizes light, space and openness.
someone’s got too much money … hiring Cindy Sherman to hang around the place.
With that much, don’t wanna be rude, but ‘coulda ‘shoulda been a lot better.
The shape is expected, the materials are a bit ordinary (I say that from australia where rammed earth/straw/mud/mixed concrete constructions are not uncommon) for such an amazing site.
The eco footprint is a bit of a furphy as really it is just a large concrete slab with a huge driveway.
Whatever way you spin it, concrete is not an eco way to go. You really need to elevate on poles/columns to allow for animal corridors. .
PS Elena, concrete will set with almost anything inside it as long as the proportions are right. Buy a bag from the hardware shop and experiment … great stuff but not very eco.
Extremely beautiful site and building! Regarding jimCan’s comments… it would be interesting to “follow the money” on this project.
I wanted to ask if anyone knows how is that material made, really would like to know and if any one knows, I mean I know it is concrete tinted with soil but if someone could explain me how to do it or a link where I can get that info…anyway I will be looking 🙂
Having spent some time in MEX in the 60’s.. I am amazed at the transformation I have seen over the years. There is so much quality waiting to be unleashed in MEX compared to many Central American countries but nobody with a clue would expose themselves to the cartels. Migration from the U.S. and Canada could become a problem for Mexico with so many gringos wanting to live in this lovely country ..but not wanting to die prematurely. If Mexico does not get control, Columbia will be the next favored county. MEX could have it all.
I love this building but it would need a squad of Marines on patrol in the hills before I could relax there. Jim
I like the siting, volumes, textures and colors of the exterior. I would part company with some of the interior detailing but overall it is a marvelous design.